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DE12 TFU

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,218 mi
Last recorded90,218 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 TFU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 90,218 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 90,212 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 80,357 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 68,894 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 68,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 61,427 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 56,708 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 48,558 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 48,557 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 45,279 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 39,143 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 39,141 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 34,154 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 30,447 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,491 miles

Emissions smoke test passed (NO printout, readings too low to record)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 19,424 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Aveo?

Based on 241,765 MOT tests across 16,397 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
4,693
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
16,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,014
Stop lamp not working 3,430
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,383
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,808
Registration plate lamp not working 2,373
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DE12 TFU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Chevrolet Aveo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 51,380 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Aveo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,014 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE12 TFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Aveo typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Chevrolet Aveo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE12 TFU registered?

DE12 TFU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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